Fort Lauderdale Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, October 8, 2005
Add to My HeroesJose Antonio Diaz
Patrolman Jose Diaz was killed after falling from a highway overpass, on I-95 near the interchange with I-595, while assisting other officers perform a felony traffic stop of a suspected police impersonator.
Because of the darkness, the area between the two highways appeared to have a solid surface. Patrolman Diaz attempted to take cover on the other side of the overpass barrier and jumped over it. He fell and landed on the ground, approximately 110-feet below. He was transported to Broward General Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
The driver of the vehicle that had been pulled over was a private investigator and, upon investigation, was determined to have not committed any crime.
Patrolman Diaz had served with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department for 2-1/2 years and had previously served with the New York City Police Department for 14 years. He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 16 years, 6 months
- Badge 343
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
Most Recent Reflection
View all 356 ReflectionsJose, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, happy birthday up in heaven, my memories of you will always be cherished back when I stated my career in the 44th Pct. You were always smiling and what a great cop you will always be! I remember assisting you with a 10-53 ( vehicle accident ) with injuries and you always went the extra mile to help others, I’ll miss you dearly brother, I’ll see you again on the other side. 44 for life.
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